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How far is Washington D.C. from Adak Island, AK?

The distance between Adak Island (Adak Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4524 miles / 7281 kilometers / 3931 nautical miles.

Adak Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Adak Island to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Adak Island to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4523.999 miles
  • 7280.670 kilometers
  • 3931.247 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4512.054 miles
  • 7261.448 kilometers
  • 3920.868 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Adak Island to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Adak Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adak Airport (ADK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Adak Island to Washington D.C. generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Adak Island to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adak Airport (ADK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W